Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup following his defeat in the 2022 election, a move hailed by current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a pivotal lesson in democracy for the world.
Bolsonaro's imprisonment comes after violating the terms of his house arrest by tampering with his ankle monitor, actions he attributed to hallucinations linked to medication.
His preemptive arrest sparked massive public demonstrations, with supporters and detractors passionately gathering outside federal police headquarters, underscoring the nation's deep political divides.
The Brazilian Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, decided to enforce his sentence, citing that Bolsonaro had exhausted all legal avenues for appeal.
The developments signal an essential step against attempts to undermine democratic institutions in Brazil, reflecting the ongoing struggle for political stability in the country.
Bolsonaro’s ties with former U.S. President Donald Trump added a layer of international intrigue to the case, with Trump denouncing the actions against him as a political "witch hunt."

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